HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After years of planning, a boat launch along Old Hickory Lake has a new look.

Sanders Ferry Boat Ramp in Hendersonville now has three new boating docks, plus a renovated ramp. The park itself has long been a go-to spot for residents and tourists.

“There are over 100,000 people that visit this park per year. A lot of that is for this boat ramp,” said Hendersonville Parks Director Andy Gilley. “For a long time it was a hidden gem that we kind of kept to ourselves, but during COVID, Sanders Ferry became open to everyone. We have every event you can think of here, it is a focal part of our parks department, it is a major major part of our city.”

The TWRA-led upgrade is part of a larger state initiative, named in honor of beloved fisherman and former TV host Bi

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